Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 13.000 - 17.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Real Living Wage

Fortnightly pay

Annual leave 28 days (pro rata)

Paid DBS

Free parking

Full induction

Ongoing training

Career progression

Uniform provided

Zusammenfassung

Dovehaven Residential Care Home in Southport is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents day and night in a friendly, established home. You will provide personal care with dignity, help maintain routines and foster independence, with team collaboration at the core.

We offer Real Living Wage, paid DBS, full induction, ongoing training, and progression through Dovehaven Training Academy. Part-time contract with every other weekend, and parking on site.

Qualifikationen

• Calm, dependable and compassionate demeanour.
• Independent working especially at night.
• Team players who support others.

Aufgaben

• Personal care delivered with dignity
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging independence where possible
• Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment
• Night roles include light cleaning duties

Kenntnisse

Calm demeanor

Dependable

Compassionate

Independent night work

Team player

Jobbeschreibung

Care Assistant (Day or Nights)

Dovehaven Residential Care Home, Southport

22hrs-12-hour shifts–8– 8- Real Living Wage(Premium pay on Care Workers)

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts,we build teams people want to stay in.

Whether you thrive in the energy of the day or the calm focus of the night, this is a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

• 12-hour shifts = more full days off

• Real Living Wage,because your work matters

• Strong, supportive team on every shift

• Paid training before you start,not thrown in at the deep end

• A calmer, more focused environment on nights

• Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly

A Role That Fits How You Work

Night shifts are ideal if you prefer:

• A quieter, more structured pace
• Working closely with a small, trusted team
• Having the space to provide thoughtful, person-centred care
• Greater autonomy and responsibility

Day shifts are ideal if you enjoy:

• A more social and active environment
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Supporting activities and daily routines

About Dovehaven Residential Care Home

Dovehaven Rest Home is a friendly and established care home in Southport providing high-quality care and support for elderly residents in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment.

Take a look at the home: https://dovehaven.co.uk/our-homes/dovehaven-residential-home

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable and cared for—day and night.

This includes:

• Personal care delivered with dignity

• Supporting emotional wellbeing

• Encouraging independence where possible

• Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment

(Night roles also include light cleaning duties to support the home)

What Matters Most

We will train you to be the best carer you can be.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate

• Comfortable working independently (especially at night)

• Team players who support others

• Genuinely motivated to make a difference

What You’ll Get

• Real Living Wage

• Fortnightly pay

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

• Paid DBS

• Free parking

• Full induction before your first shift

• Ongoing training and development

• Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy

• Uniform provided

Important Information

• Day or Night shifts available

• Part-time contract

• Every other weekend required

• No sponsorship available

• Enhanced DBS required

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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